Digital Forensics Examiner

The Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) which aims to pioneer innovation solutions and develop world class science and technology capabilities to transform and empower the Home Team in delivering safety and security for Singapore.

As a Digital Forensic Examiner, you will be part of a high tech team supporting the Home Team in keeping Singapore safe and secure. Digital forensics plays an important role in generating leads for investigators to track down criminals and uncover digital evidence to support the prosecution of these criminals.

Responsibilities

• Support criminal investigations by assisting in seizure and conduct of forensic examination on digital devices to extract critical electronic evidence
• Support digital forensic investigations, involving interaction with large datasets over multiple sources, operating systems and/or networks
• Analyse advanced and/or proprietary operating systems, software applications and internet platforms
• Stay on top of emerging trends in digital and information forensics and devise strategies to enhance operational capabilities to meet the challenges
• Performs any other digital forensic-related duties as assigned

Job requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
• Passion in electronic hardware, coding/scripting and cloud technology would be an advantage
• Motivated and able to work independently and/or as part of a team
• Good analytical and communication abilities

All new appointees will be appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance.

We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified within 30 days upon closing of the advertisement.